Abstract
Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a form of chain analysis in which structural pathways in the economic system are delineated and connected to environmental problems. As such, it can be seen as an extension of, or a complement to, energy analysis. The main developments over the past 30 years are sketched in a perspective that puts an emphasis on standardization and scientific consensus creation. We end with a logical next development: a closer cooperation and harmonization with the domain of energy analysis, and an expected growing interest from the energy-application side.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 817-827 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Applied Energy |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 7-8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2007 |
Keywords
- Energy analysis
- Energy systems
- Life cycle assessment (LCA)